World Oral Health Day is back on 20 March. This year’s campaign is “Be Proud of Your Mouth”. Make the best decisions for your mouth by visiting the dentist regularly, … [continue] WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY 20TH MARCH 2023
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Free adult learning courses
Details of free adult learning courses can be found below: Health & Social Care Level 1 The course is designed to give you a basic introduction to Health and Social … [continue] Free adult learning courses
PREMS stroke survey – let us know your care experience
PREMS stands for Patient Reported Experience Measures. By experience, we mean how you felt about your care and treatment. This could include what went well, but also things that might … [continue] PREMS stroke survey – let us know your care experience
GET TO KNOW WHERE TO GO
THREE STEPS TO KEEP HEALTHY AND SAFE THIS WINTER When you have young children, it can feel like the winter bugs are non-stop! Pause, take a breather and read our … [continue] GET TO KNOW WHERE TO GO
A GUIDE TO KEEPING WELL THIS WINTER
The Ageing Hub at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority has produced the new Winterwise guide designed for older residents, although relevant to people of all ages. The A5 guide contains … [continue] A GUIDE TO KEEPING WELL THIS WINTER
Volunteers Needed for Cafe Camaraderie
New! Saturday Dads and Male Carers Group
A FREE fun stay and play session for dad’s/male carers and their children aged 0 – 10 years starts on Saturday 14th January 2023 Session starts at 10am to 11.30am … [continue] New! Saturday Dads and Male Carers Group
Winter appointments
The Practice is working with the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board and taking part in the Winter Appointments Scheme. The scheme allows the Practice to offer, via the normal route, … [continue] Winter appointments
Practice Christmas Opening hours and Enhanced Access
CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS. Friday 23rd Dec Open as usual Monday 26th Dec closed Tuesday 27th Dec closed Wednesday 29th Dec open as … [continue] Practice Christmas Opening hours and Enhanced Access
Greater Manchester – Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Hours – Christmas to New Year 2022 – 2023
Area Pharmacy Address Tel No. Christmas Day Boxing Day Monday 26th Dec Christmas Day Substitute 27th Dec NYD Substitute 2nd Jan Wigan BC Boots 22/23 The Grand Arcade Wigan Lancashire … [continue] Greater Manchester – Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Hours – Christmas to New Year 2022 – 2023
Choose the right service
Choose the right service to help you and your family following the traffic light system featured in this helpful leaflet. For more information on self help and alternative services to … [continue] Choose the right service
Greater Manchester mental health support services
Please find below a list of help and support services for mental health across Greater Manchester Mental health support services Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide Call: 0800 068 4141 … [continue] Greater Manchester mental health support services
Pharmacy Opening Times for Monday 19.09.2022
Pharmacy name Address Address Address P/code Tel no. Bank Holiday Monday 19.9.22 Wigan Borough CCG Boots Pharmacy Robin Park 37 Loire Drive Wigan WN5 0UH 01942 222 604 10am – … [continue] Pharmacy Opening Times for Monday 19.09.2022
Bank Holiday Monday 19th September 2022
In light of the Queen’s funeral on Monday the 19th September 2022 the practice will be closed as a mark of respect. If you need to see a GP whilst … [continue] Bank Holiday Monday 19th September 2022
Repeat Prescriptions
Please note: We do not take prescription requests over the telephone. It is quick and simple to order your prescription via Askmygp , the NHS app or the mygp app. … [continue] Repeat Prescriptions
World Suicide Prevention Day – 10th September 2022
Every year on 10th September, organisations and communities join together to raise awareness of how we can help mental health and prevent suicide. Two local organisations, Kooth and Qwell are … [continue] World Suicide Prevention Day – 10th September 2022
Greater Manchester Pharmacy Opening Hours – Monday 29th August 2022
Greater Manchester Pharmacy Opening Hours – Monday 29th August 2022 Area Pharmacy Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 P/code Tel No. Wigan BC Boots 22-23 Grand Arcade Wigan WN1 … [continue] Greater Manchester Pharmacy Opening Hours – Monday 29th August 2022
Measles cases on the rise
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. The MMR vaccine can prevent measles and it also protects you from getting mumps … [continue] Measles cases on the rise
Cervical Cancer Awareness Week 20-26th June 2022
Cervical Cancer Awareness week runs from Monday 20th June to Sunday 26th June 2022 Did you know that almost one in three women across the UK don’t take up their … [continue] Cervical Cancer Awareness Week 20-26th June 2022
What to do if you need urgent Dental Care over the Jubilee Festivities
If you need help with an urgent dental problem, call our Urgent Dental Care Service on 0333 332 3800, available from 8am to 10pm every day, including weekends and bank … [continue] What to do if you need urgent Dental Care over the Jubilee Festivities
INFORMATION ON PHARMACY OPENING TIMES OVER THE JUBILEE BANK HOLIDAY
The table below shows which Pharmacies are open during the Jubilee Celebrations Trading Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 P/code Tel No. Thursday 2nd June Friday 3rd June Lloyds … [continue] INFORMATION ON PHARMACY OPENING TIMES OVER THE JUBILEE BANK HOLIDAY
CARERS WEEK 6TH – 12TH JUNE 2022
Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre are hosting Wigan Borough Carers Festival at Robin Park Leisure Centre on the 8th June 12pm – 7pm – Other events are also taking place … [continue] CARERS WEEK 6TH – 12TH JUNE 2022
BANK HOLIDAY (MONDAY 2ND MAY) PHARMACY OPENING TIMES
Asda Pharmacy Atherleigh Way Leigh WN7 5RZ 01942 266 811 10am – 4pm Asda Pharmacy Soho Street Robin Park Wigan WN5 0XA 01942 527 319 10am – 4pm Asda … [continue] BANK HOLIDAY (MONDAY 2ND MAY) PHARMACY OPENING TIMES
PPG (Patient Participation Group) collaborative meetings.
We are working with several other Practices in the area to combine our PPG meetings with other local practices as we feel that this will be a greater benefit for … [continue] PPG (Patient Participation Group) collaborative meetings.
Easter Holidays
The Practice will close at 18:30 today 14.04.2021for the Easter Period and will re-open on Tuesday 19/04/2022 at 08:00am. If you need to see a GP whilst the practice is … [continue] Easter Holidays
TELEPHONE ISSUES
Good morning, we are aware that our telephone system is not receiving incoming telephone calls. We are currently working with our IT department and system supplier to resolve the issue … [continue] TELEPHONE ISSUES
Atherton Start Well Family Centre Activity Latest Timetable
The Atherton Start Well Family Centre Activity Programme for 28th February to 1st April 2022 can be viewed here
Pre school Educational Psychology Service
Drop-In sessions with an Educational Psychologist are now available for parents and carers of children at Wigan Start Well Centres from Spring 2022. Please click here to find out more.
Pregnancy and Diabetic Eye Disease
Pregnancy can sometimes cause rapid progression of diabetic retinopathy, the condition affecting small blood vessels in the retina. Retinal photographs can detect these changes early and ensure prompt referral if … [continue] Pregnancy and Diabetic Eye Disease
Atherton Start Well February Half Term Family Fun
The Atherton Start Well Family Centre are running activities over half term week – Monday 21st to Friday 25th February 2022 Click here to view February 2022 Half Term Activities … [continue] Atherton Start Well February Half Term Family Fun